The Chinese display maker BOE announced the launch of a new tablet which it said has been designed specifically with the elderly in mind. The company said the tablet named Shiguangji Y1 features several enhancements aimed at making the lives of senior citizens that much easier. Prime among those is the display which BOE said offers a paper-like feel having the least amount of … [Read more...] about New Shiguangji Y1 tablet with paper-like color display launched, aimed specifically at the elderly
Tablet sales decline as work- or study-from-home trend reverses
The sale of tablet devices has already fallen flat post a period of robust growth during the past few years. Much of that is being attributed to the easing of most of the restrictions that were in force during the pandemic. Work from home or study from home, both considered the primary drivers of tablet sales are not strictly enforced anymore. Workers are back on the work front … [Read more...] about Tablet sales decline as work- or study-from-home trend reverses
Audible Premium Plus plan now 60 percent off as part of Cyber Monday deal
Amazon has announced first time Audible subscribers will be required to pay less than half of the usual subscription fees as part of the retailer's Cyber Monday offerings. Specifically, it’s a 60 percent discount that the subscribers stand to gain from. With this, those subscribing to the Audible Premium Plus plan for the first time will be required to pay just $5.95 per month, … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus plan now 60 percent off as part of Cyber Monday deal
Amazon Cyber Monday deal has shaved $50 off the Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon is never known to miss the chance to entice buyers with lucrative deals and offers. It's only natural the retailer is wooing buyers this Cyber Monday with similar offers on several of its products and services. Take for instance the $50 discount it is now offering on the Kindle Paperwhite. The deal is applicable on the 16 GB model which brings its price down to $100 from … [Read more...] about Amazon Cyber Monday deal has shaved $50 off the Kindle Paperwhite
Palm Reading shares glimpse of Super Smart Book slated for launch on Nov. 30
Palm Reading had earlier announced it will be launching a new flagship e-note device on November 30th. With just a day left to that happening, the company has in the meantime shared some bits and pieces of what it has in store for us. That is in the form of an image revealing a part of the e-ink tablet that is being referred to now as the Super Smart Book.As is evident from … [Read more...] about Palm Reading shares glimpse of Super Smart Book slated for launch on Nov. 30
Fossil Gen 6 Neutra E Ink hybrid smartwatch review. The best hybrid smartwatch out there?
There might not be any dearth of smartwatches out there but those are essentially pieces of tech gizmos that you wrap around your wrist. Nothing wrong with that but it may not suffice the requirements of those who might be looking for that classic watch appeal, one that is more of a watch than being entirely a smart connected thing that may make you feel overwhelmed with tons … [Read more...] about Fossil Gen 6 Neutra E Ink hybrid smartwatch review. The best hybrid smartwatch out there?
Voices in the Wind’s latest production, Winnie the Pooh audiobook get major US award
The audiobook version of Winnie the Pooh has recently bagged the AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award for 'truly exceptional presentation,' the website SarniaThisWeek reported. David Farquhar, executive producer of Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre is naturally thrilled at the development but attributed the recognition to the narrator Barbara Rosenblat who he described as an … [Read more...] about Voices in the Wind’s latest production, Winnie the Pooh audiobook get major US award
Buy 2 Kindle Scribe and get $40 off as part of Amazon Black Friday 2022 deal
The new kid on the Amazon Kindle block, the Kindle Scribe is getting a nice discount as part of the retailer's Black Friday deals. As things stand at the moment, opting to buy a pair of the Kindle Scribe device will let you save $40 on the total price. The company had earlier launched the feature-packed e-note device for $399.99 apiece. Buying two at a time would have cost $800 … [Read more...] about Buy 2 Kindle Scribe and get $40 off as part of Amazon Black Friday 2022 deal
An analysis of Italians reading habits in 2022
Italians took to reading, especially digital reading in a big way in 2022. As it is, the pandemic led many Italians to read more, as has been the case in most parts of the world. Demand for e-books and audiobooks spiked during that time. However, while the same weaned off and even reached the pre-pandemic levels in other regions, Italians continue to be drawn to e-books and … [Read more...] about An analysis of Italians reading habits in 2022
Spotify audiobook service now available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
Spotify has announced it has expanded its operations to more English-speaking countries, TechCrunch reported. Those include the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. This comes on the back of the company launching its audiobook operations in the US last month. Users from these regions will be able to access the more than 300,000 titles that Spotify has on offer right … [Read more...] about Spotify audiobook service now available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
New e-book download search engine ‘Anna’s Archive’ will lead to shadow libraries like Z-Library
Law enforcement agencies might be working overtime to bring to book Z-Library or its perpetrators, but efforts are also on to have up and running something of the same sort as Z-Library, if not the controversial download site itself. As the website LAWeekly reported, such efforts are being led by internet archivers who are working hard to 'back up and redistribute' the content … [Read more...] about New e-book download search engine ‘Anna’s Archive’ will lead to shadow libraries like Z-Library
Pubu launches Pubook e-reader with 7.8-inch E Ink Carta display
The Taiwan-based e-book platform has now come up with its own e-reader in the form of Pubook. Pubu said the new Pubook comes across as a closed system e-reader device having a 7.8-inch E Ink Carta display having 300 PPI resolution. The company said the 7.8-inch sized display makes it ideal for reading both texts based as well graphic rich content such as comics or manga. Pubu … [Read more...] about Pubu launches Pubook e-reader with 7.8-inch E Ink Carta display